Blue Batak Gilling Basah, Indonesia

Easy drinking, with a fantastically unique nuance. Sweet and gentle acidity decorated with herbaceous notes and a lingering finish that reminds us of stroopwaffles.

Process
Gilling Basah (Wet-hulled)

Varietals
Onan Ganjang, Timtim & Ateng

Altitude
1300 m.a.s.l.

Tasting notes
Bergamot - Sage - Stroopwaffle

Blue Batak is sourced from Lintong, at the southern tip of Lake Toba in North Sumatra.
Lake Toba is the largest volcanic crater lake in the world. For decades, coffee has been grown in this richly volcanic region by the indigenous Batak tribe, who have lived in this area since settling in the 13th century.
This richly volcanic region is known for fertile soils and myriad microclimates created by small valleys. Around 70,000 years ago, a massive supervolcano erupted in Lintong. The eruption was enormous and left behind many lakes and incredibly fertile soils, so rich that the Batak have a saying about it “You can put a chair in the ground, and it will become a table”. Most farms are small, and self-sufficiency is an important value here. Local farmers sometimes grow more than 10 different crops on their small estates.

The Giling Basah method also known as wet hulling or semi-washed processing, is a technique primarily used in Indonesian coffee production. It is known for imparting
unique characteristics to the coffee beans. It often results in earthy, full-bodied coffees with low acidity.
The process, particularly the higher moisture content during certain stages, is believed to contribute to the distinct flavours associated with Indonesian coffees.

The carbon footprint from this coffee's journey has been offset twice.
This includes boiling your kettle to brew it.

The packaging is biodegradable and recyclable.

Delivery is free.

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